diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 2871c96..fd42f4a 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.39.0] - 2026-04-30
+
+### Added
+- **Time format preference**: Settings → General now includes a 24-hour / AM·PM toggle. The selected format is persisted in household preferences (backend) and localStorage, and takes effect globally for all time displays in calendar and tasks. Time inputs in modals accept both formats and normalise on blur. The calendar also remembers the last selected view (month / week / day) across sessions.
+
 ## [0.38.4] - 2026-04-30
 
 ### Fixed
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "oikos",
-  "version": "0.38.4",
+  "version": "0.39.0",
   "description": "Self-hosted family planner - calendar, tasks, shopping, meal planning, budget and more. Private, open-source, no subscription.",
   "main": "server/index.js",
   "type": "module",